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Print Resources for Notable African Americans

Here are just a few of the books that you can find about notable African Americans. Look through the online catalog to find more!

Stop in the library if you are having trouble finding information about your notable African American.

Marian Anderson by Patricia C. McKissack; Fredrick L. McKissack
Call Number: Biography section
ISBN: 9780766041011
Publication Date: 2013-01-01
Series: Famous African Americans
Louis Armstrong by Elizabeth Raum; Dan Morgenstern (Consultant Editor)
Call Number: Biography section
ISBN: 9780736864190
Publication Date: 2006-09-01
Series: Fact finders. Biographies. Great African Americans.

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Helpful Websites: Notable African Americans

Biographies of Great African-Americans.
Lots of good information on notable African Americans.
Check with your teacher or Ms. Burnham for Login information for Enchanted Learning.
The Kulture Kidz - African American History from A to Z
Numerous biographies of notable African Americans, alphabetized by First Name.
Famous African Americans
Numerous biographies of notable African Americans from all areas of life.
Mr. Nussbaum! Famous African Americans
You will find lots of information for your research.
Fact Monster: Biographies of Famous African Americans
Numerous biographies of notable African Americans can be found here!

Additional Websites for Notable African Americans

Famous African American Inventors
Information about 14 inventors who changed history with their contributions to science, industry, business, agriculture, transportation, and communication.
The Black Inventor Online Museum
Resource that focuses on the ingenuity and accomplishments of the top Black inventors over the last 300 years.
Ducksters: Biography - African Americans
Lots of great information. There is an audio recording of each article. Scroll to the end of the article to find the recording.
University of Illinois Extension: Black History Month: Notable African Americans
Great resource for research on the African American experience.